Very good condition original WWII Japanese army officer Shin Gunto sword. 26” blade has nice original bright finish with a few dried grease stains and nice clear hamon (temper line). Right side of tang has two painted kanji characters, otherwise tang is unmarked. Tsuka has nice rayskin covering and tight cloth tape wrap. Held to the tang with a single bamboo mekugi, and features a single menuki on both sides depicting three cherry blossoms. Tsuba has two seppa on both sides. Fitted in correct original wooden scabbard that has the rare hard rubber foul covering. Rubber covering shows some damage. A nice WWII Japanese army officer Shin Gunto.
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